Investigating how genetics and diet affect diabetes outcomes
Official title: Genetically harmonized dietary intake and causal relationships with diabetes-related outcomes
Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10978220 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how what we eat affects diabetes and how our genes might play a role in that, so we can come up with better food advice for managing diabetes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 10, 2023 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $248,999 |
| NIH project number | 5R00DK127196-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10978220 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with diabetes or those at high risk for developing diabetes who are interested in understanding how their diet may affect their condition.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have diabetes or are not at risk for metabolic diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to understand the causal relationships between dietary intake and diabetes-related outcomes by analyzing genetic influences on diet. By collaborating across various cohorts, the study will derive quantitative food traits and dietary patterns, and conduct genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to create comparable datasets. This approach seeks to identify which dietary factors are most impactful on metabolic diseases, ultimately guiding more effective dietary recommendations for diabetes management.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized dietary recommendations that significantly improve diabetes management and prevention.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the genetic influences on dietary habits, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cole, Joanne Burnette — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Cole, Joanne Burnette
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.